Cardiovascular Tech RCIS

METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. You will operate imaging equipment, scrub and circulator duties, and support patient transport in the cath lab.

Required credentials include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science field, AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months, and ARRT or TX RT(R) as a substitute for RCIS. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 10x4 day shift.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• RCIS certification expected within six months of hire; may be substituted by ARRT/TX RT(R).
• Licenses and/or Certifications (required and preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures; interpret basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs; operate physiologic recorder.
• Assist physician with procedures as a scrub tech and operate imaging equipment.
• Circulator duties: monitor patient status during procedures and hand supplies.
• Transport patients to and from the department.
• Prepare cath lab and maintain sterile technique; stock supplies.
• Shave and prep patient; mark arterial pulses; ensure patient safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience

ACLS certification

RCIS certification (to be obtained within 6 months)

ARRT or TX RT(R) substitute for RCIS

Job description

Hours Of Work

0700-1730

Days Of Week

Monday through Friday

Work Shift

10X4 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job:

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS primary responsibility is to assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician.

Your Job Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
• RCIS certified within six months of date of hire
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS

Your Job Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKG’s and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up for procedure and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center